The Minutemen: Double Nickels on the Dime - A Seminal Punk Masterpiece

The Minutemen's Double Nickels on the Dime (33 1/3 Book 45)

by Michael T. Fournier

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Released in 1984 on SST Records, 'Double Nickels on the Dime' is the third studio album by the American punk rock band the Minutemen. The album is a sprawling, experimental masterpiece, consisting of 45 tracks that defy easy categorization.

A Sonic Tapestry of Punk, Jazz, and Americana

The album's music is a unique blend of punk rock, jazz, and Americana. The songs are often short and fast-paced, but they also feature complex arrangements and unexpected time signatures. The band's instrumentation is equally eclectic, with guitars, bass, drums, saxophone, and trumpet all making appearances.

Lyrical Depth and Political Consciousness

The lyrics on 'Double Nickels on the Dime' are as diverse as the music. The songs cover a wide range of topics, from personal relationships to political issues.

Legacy and Influence

In the decades since its release, 'Double Nickels on the Dime' has been hailed as a classic of punk rock. The album has been praised for its originality, its energy, and its political consciousness. It has been cited as an influence by countless punk bands, and it continues to be celebrated by fans around the world.

Track Listing

1. The Big Foist
2. Corona
3. History Lesson - Part II
4. Theatre Is the Life of You
5. Ack Ack Ack Ack
6. Shit from an Old Notebook
7. Mr. Robot's Holy Free Downloads (Robot's World)
8. Political Song for Michael Jackson
9. The Glory of Man
10. Joe McCarthy's Ghost
11. (Please Don't Be Gentle With Me) Louise
12. This Ain't No Picnic
13. Cohesion
14. Conformity
15. D. Gene
16. Do You Want New Wave (Or Do You Want the Truth?)
17. Dreams of 1959
18. The Product
19. Tour Spiel
20. The Roar of the Masses Could Silen the Big Foist
21. Martin Scorsese
22. Untitled (Don't Look Now)
23. Untitled (The Only Minority)
24. Untitled (God Bows to Math)
25. Untitled (You Need a Weapon)
26. Untitled (The Inertia of the Masses Must Be Overcome)
27. Untitled (Life as a Rehearsal)
28. Untitled (Search)
29. Untitled (Ed Wood)
30. Untitled (The Tin Huey)
31. Untitled (Radio Babylon)
32. Untitled (Sick Again)
33. Untitled (Political Statement)
34. Untitled (Red Cross)
35. Untitled (Parts)
36. Untitled (Masturbation)
37. Untitled (Hell, Yeah)
38. Untitled (Dance of the Dead Jim)
39. History Lesson - Part I
40. The Maze
41. Paranoid Chant
42. The Politics of Time

The Minutemen's 'Double Nickels on the Dime' is a truly unique and groundbreaking album. It is a testament to the band's creativity and their commitment to pushing the boundaries of punk rock. The album is a must-listen for any fan of punk rock, and it continues to inspire and influence musicians around the world.